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Meaning of derivative

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

derivative

Pronunciation:/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something derived.

  2. A word that derives from another one.

  3. A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.

  4. A chemical derived from another.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

    Example: a derivative conveyance; a derivative word

  2. Imitative of the work of someone else.

  3. Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.

  4. Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.